Animal Licenses
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Pet licenses for West Fargo residents can also be purchased at 3 vet clinics in West Fargo.
West Fargo Animal Hospital
Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic
Two Rivers Veterinary Hospital
Fee
The charge for the first three dogs and/or cats is $6 per animal that is spayed/neutered and $10 for those who are not. For households exceeding three dogs and / or three cats, the cost is $100 per license for each additional dog or cat. We accept cash, check and money order. If you chose to pay with a debit / credit there is an additional fee of $2 or 3% of the total fee.Expiration
The license will be good until Dec. 31 of that year and will need to be renewed each year.Snake Possession Permit
The City of West Fargo requires that all restricted non-venomous constricting snakes kept or maintained in the City have a permit and be registered with the City of West Fargo.- West Fargo City Ordinance Chapter 11 - Animals
- City of West Fargo Snake Possession Permit and Guidelines
Rabies Protocol
The North Dakota Department of Health has Rabies Protocol Guidelines that can help to determine the procedure in case of an animal bite.-
Police
Physical Address
800 Fourth Ave. E.
Suite 2
West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone: (701) 515-5500Fax: (701) 515-5501Emergency Phone: 911
Lobby Hours
The lobby is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays starting June 1, 2022.
Fingerprinting Hours
Fingerprint services are available by appointment only.
Available Fingerprint Appointments
Offender Registration Hours
Offender registration is available 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Car Seat Safety
Child passenger safety technicians are available 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday by appointment only. Please call the police department at 701-515-5500 during business hours to see if a technician is available to answer your questions. Car seat safety checks are also available through the Sanford Safety Shop. To register, call (701) 234-7233.
Patrol Hours
Patrol officers are on duty 24 hours 7 days a week, including holidays.